Obituary: Florence ‘Lynn’ Bell

Published 1:30 am Friday, April 7, 2023

Florence “Lynn” Bell

Portland

1944 — 2023

On March 15, Florence “Lynn” Bell, a loving wife and mother of three children, passed away peacefully at her home in Portland from a short, brave battle with cancer.

Lynn was born in Astoria into a large, loving family, and lived in several places in Oregon, including Astoria, Svensen, Gearhart and Portland.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Gerri, and her brother, Bob.

She is survived by her husband, Jerry; her children, Carey, Kristen and Steven; her sister, Frances; brother, Richard; her uncle, Harvey; and six grandchildren.

Her kind heart, loyalty and selflessness will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She greatly enjoyed her children and grandchildren, to whom she instilled a strong sense of values and gave unconditional love and support. Lynn and her sister, Frances, had a special bond, sharing many of life’s little funnies.

Lynn earned a business degree from Linfield University. In her very successful 40-year real estate career, she was known for her strong work ethic and attention to detail. She also had a love for Oregon State University baseball and football, “Jeopardy!” and ice skating. She was also an avid reader.

The family asks that memorial contributions for Lynn be made to the Bob Chisholm Community Center in Seaside.